Saffron Risotto with Sausage
- Oct 27
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 28
## Savory Saffron Risotto with Sausage Delight
Saffron risotto with fresh sausage is an exquisite Italian dish that will undoubtedly become a favorite. Not only is it flavorful, but it is also quick and simple to prepare, allowing you to have lunch ready in just 30 minutes. Follow the recipe for best results.
Ingredients: simple, total time: 30 min., 2 serving
1 Tbsp Olive oil EVO
1/2 medium onion/ finely chopped
1 fresh sausage/ mashed
1 big clove of garlic/ minced
1 cup Cannaroli rice/ 240 ml, washed few times
black pepper to taste
450 ml broth
1 small bag saffron
20 g butter
1/2 tsp dry parsley/ or to taste
1 full Tbsp Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Prepare all the ingredients as described above.
Wash the rice under running cold water several times until the whitish liquid comes out, and leave in a colander to drain well.
Fry the chopped onion in olive oil for about 3–5 minutes, on a low-moderate heat, until it softens and becomes transparent.
Add mashed fresh sausage and stir, cover and simmer for about 5–7 minutes, until the sausage changes color.
Add the chopped garlic, stir for about 30 seconds, as soon as it smells, add the washed and strained rice.
Stir for about 1–2 minutes, then pour half of the broth over it. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
As soon as the rice has swollen, add the rest of the broth and saffron, mix well.
When the rice has almost absorbed the liquid, add the butter — mix all the ingredients well for about a minute.
Finally add parsley and Parmesan cheese, mix quickly for about a minute then turn off the heat.
Serve warm with addition of Parmesan cheese as you like.
Buon appetito!
NOTE:
If you have leftovers from lunch, leave at room temperature and consume in the evening.
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